Mythtv Custom Networked HTPC from an Old Rig
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The idea of a Home Theater PC (HTPC) has received a lot of attention recently. Microsoft has Windows Media Center; Apple has its Apple Tv; Google has its Google Tv. While these are all great takes on the HTPC concept, they lack real functionality and user customization.
Following on the heels of its very well received big brother, NZXT’s Phantom 410 promises to offer everything we love about the full size Phantom in a smaller package. But will this reduction in size and price result in an improvement on an already great case, or lead to sacrifices in the 410′s design?
Newcomer to the cooling scene, Prolimatech, debuts their Genesis CPU cooler. This behemoth is a hybrid horizontal and vertical cooler that aims to keep your computer cool. Read on to find out if the Genesis can stand up to the epic overclocks that we send its way.
With new cases continually being released by all of the major manufactures, we are getting more features, better build quality, higher airflow, and better looks while prices decrease. Today we will review Raidmax’s newest mid-tower entry, the Viper. It has all of the biggest features to go toe-to-toe with the best cases on the market, but will its features be enough to hold its own against its vast amount of competitors?
Ever wish you could charge your gadgets on the go? Wall outlets too far apart to satisfy your gadget lust? Powerbag shows us their new solution for charging on the go.
Review Snipit:
” Innovation is everywhere these days, it’s in places you’d least expect it like your electrical outlets. You might wonder how that could be innovative but Newer Technology has recently introduced their Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet that adds two USB ports to a standard electrical outlet. The Power2U is something that I’ve found makes life a lot easier if you’re the type of person that has many gadgets. ”
Review Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.
Quote: “The term “caching drive” is something that many people are becoming accustomed to as are we. We really started seeing these caching drives when Intel came out with their Z68 chipset that allowed you to add a smaller solid state drive to your existing drive, which would increase overall performance. This is great for people who have an Intel Z68 motherboard, but what about everyone else? This is where OCZ’s Synapse Cache drive comes in. It is a SATA 6GB/s solid state drive, but comes with software that allows you to make it a caching drive on any PC system. Read on as we check it out!”
Review Link: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/
Hardware Canucks is pleased to present our review of the new XFX HD 7970 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation video card.
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“The BW-12B1LT from Asus has proven to be a solid contender in the relatively new market of Blu-Ray writers. It operates quietly, has a sleek look, and produced reliable burns with every type of recordable media I tossed at it.”
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/
Quote: Antec’s newest chassis creation, the P280 Super Mid Tower Performance One Series Case, certainly doesn’t disappoint. What it doesn’t have in the “bling” category, like side windows and flashing lights, it more than makes up for in performance and quality. In many hours of testing over the last few weeks, it did what every silent case should do – it didn’t make a peep.